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Getting Help from Industry Sources

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Industry Associations

Hospitality, tourism, and professional associations in BC and Canada can provide assistance and information on training and certification.

A volunteer association dedicated to the education of both junior members and upgrading the skills of regular members

BCRFA is the advocate for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The BCRFA represents more than 3,000 restaurant and foodservice businesses across BC.

Canada’s national association for chefs and cooks. See links to culinary training programs and other culinary associations.

Provides programs and services for BC’s hospitality industries

A national association representing a community of 30,000+ foodservice professionals

Industry Journals

Search the Vancouver Public Library catalogue for journals related to your profession. Example at the Central Library:

Also available at VPL Central Branch, 647.905 F686